Things To Know About Golf Course Construction

By Larry Taylor


Building a golf course for either public or private use is a costly investment. It should, therefore, be done in the most suitable way possible. Contracting a single Golf Course Construction firm would yield better results than having many contractors do scattered bits here and there. A single contractor dealing with the entire project will not only be easy to deal with but will bring about a huge task of responsibility upon the contractor to meet the desired expectations.

There are many advantages than disadvantages when dealing with one contractor. Both the client and the contractor will enjoy the benefits. The challenge of dealing with a huge turnout in addition to monitoring the progress of the project will be eliminated.

A single contractor means that budgeting and financial transactions are narrowed down to one compact figure. Besides, it also saves on time and reduces or eliminates possible conflicts between the customers and would be many contractors. This also leaves adequate room for any changes in the course of the work as both the customer and the contractor retain considerable levels of flexibility. As such the project can run as smoothly as possible and be completed in the stipulated time.

Having a golfer in the construction team is an added advantage. This is the case because such an experienced person will give first-hand information based on experience especially in designing the course as well as advising on the best way to shape the holes. Golf is mostly a game played for its fun bit, therefore, the holes should have a considerable level of difficulty and at the same time easy to play. A seasoned golfer will have lots of such information that will help in coming up with a wonderful design.

The size of the land that you are dealing with is a crucial factor when constructing and designing a ground for golfing. It is good dealing with a large piece of land. However, you will not be left out when considering developing a medium ground for golfing. Land size is an important factor when designing. In a small land, the holes spacing will be smaller unlike when dealing with a large land where there will be big spaces.

Naturally and in most cases, the land will have varied natural elements like creeks, trees, lakes, streams and ponds. All these factors are considered in the design. Instead of cutting them down or interfering with them, the architects accommodate them as much as they can and come up with a stunning ground for golfing having high standards of natural artistic value. This mix of human efforts and nature creates a ground for golfing that any golfer would wish to have.

As earlier hinted, golf is all about certain levels of difficulty. This difficulty is the parameter with which golfers gauge their skills and competence. In this regard, therefore, the desired level of difficulty should be achieved in designing and constructing a ground for golfing. It should meet both local and international standards in scope.

The normal golfers expectations should be met by the ground. In the same time, it should be attractive to the experienced golfers especially in challenge terms. The skillful combination of simple and difficult holes should be carried out. This will help in testing the golfing skills of an individual.




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